INTRODUCTION: Ninety five percent of orthodontic patients routinely report pain, due to
alterations in the periodontal ligament and surrounding soft tissues, with intensity and …

This study investigated the prevalence and type of pain experienced during orthodontic
treatment in 30 subjects (12 males, 18 females, aged 12–18 years) with crowding. Fifteen …

Background Pain and discomfort are main concerns at the commencement of orthodontic
treatment. It may have negative impact on compliance or even discourage patients from …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ibuprofen, viscoelastic
bite wafers, and chewing gum in reducing orthodontic pain. METHODS: This randomized …

The aims of this study were to investigate the initial time at which pain occurs after insertion
of two initial wires of different sizes, the duration of the pain, the areas affected within the …

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between (i) the pain and its side
effects, anticipated by patients before orthodontic therapy, and (ii) the reported pain and its …

Am: To test whether there is any difference in pain perception during the week following
placement of initial aligning archwire in active and passive self-ligating bracket systems …

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using bite wafers and chewing
gum in relieving pain after the activation of the first arch wire among Saudi orthodontic …

INTRODUCTION: Pain is a major concern of patients before orthodontic treatment. Currently,
the most frequently recommended treatments for pain after archwire placement or appliance …

Aim To investigate whether pretreatment assessment of experimental pain can predict the
level of pain after archwire placement. Methods One hundred and twenty-one general …